VDDS WEBINAR-Medication for people with an Intellectual disability

Description

People with intellectual disability are at high risk of being prescribed unnecessary psychotropic medication. The reasons for this are explored as well as approaches that can be taken to ensure that medication is prescribed appropriately.

Trainers

VDDS Staff (VDDS Staff) — St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne_Victorian Dual Disability Service

Eligibility criteria

Webinars are tailored to staff working in Disability or Mental health Services.

Categories: Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning
Disciplines: Allied Health, Lived Experience Workforce, Medical, Nursing, Other
Levels: Introductory
Lifespans: Adult

Tuesday 18 June 2024
12:30 to 13:30 Add to calendar

Online

Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.

There are no costs

Provided by Victorian Dual Disability Service (VDDS)

For further information contact

vdds@svha.org.au

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